You've
already seen the 5170J last week but this time I can share some live pics. As
always the BaselWorld conditions are not ideal for pics, still I hope you'll
find the watch appealing.
Once again the
Patek Philippe star is an understated beauty.
If the design
is a classic the proportions are quite modern and really appealing. You will also
notice the bezel that will remind you the 5396.
The choice of a
pulsometre is a nice one as it is perhaps in fact the most usable scale on a
chronograph. We don't really need telemetres anymore and who uses a
tachymetre?
The square
pushers are slightly rounded at the top. They don't look like 5970
pushers either, remaining slightly more square.
Precision of
timing should be at the top again with this reference as the calibre is the
first simple hacking chronograph calibre made by Patek Philippe. The CH 27-525
PS on the 5959 (and now 5950 too) was the first hacking chronograph calibre by
Patek Philippe.
I can add that
it beats at 28 800 vph, a faster speed than the one of the now gone (but not
forgotten) 5070 Lemania based calibre CH 27-70 PS.
The dial shows
a very simple face that is instantly familiar. The two seconds hands are
slightly sunk.
The case lugs
are like taken from an old Calatrava.
The 65 hours of
power reserve should be enough to prevent the watch from stopping once you get
hypnotized by the beauty of the piece.
If you want to
know more about the calibre you can read what I had written after its launch :
http://patek.watchprosite.com/show-forumpost/fi-11/pi-3467161/ti-561706/s-0/
This exceptional
new calibre, used here for the first time in a men's watch, is certainly going
to catch our attention for long years.
The 39mm case
is nicely filled by the calibre CH 29-535 PS. The thickness is a reasonable
10.90mm. The watch is worn on an alligator strap with a folding buckle (with
the Calatrava cross).
The complicated
calibre is a treat to look at. The level of finish is really superb and
respects the high level of innovation and refinement of the mechanics.
I can say that
the watch is never more beautiful than on the wrist were you can rapidly
appreciate its size.
I've
always loved the look of the 5070 but it was always too large for me. The 5170
is perfect for those sharing with me that position.
Due to its
style and to its definition too the 5170 is like an excellent find in an old family
drawer. A good surprise that you really want to take years to appreciate.
The combo of
silver dial, gold hands and indexes, and the discreet case give a very sweet
and warm feeling to the watch. After those last years of pink gold the yellow
gold is finally like understated now.
Patek Philippe
is launching many appealing pieces this year but this one is in my opinion the brightest one
as it is not so unattainable and it is so obvious!
My wrist is
still in tears to have lost that watch ! I can't wait to see
it again soon.
Could I make
this watch my everyday watch ? Yes I think! I hope! I dream!
That watch has
perhaps the power to delete many dreams of unreachable vintage pieces.
It was really a
pleasure presenting you this 5170J, you can't yet imagine how nice it is!
Cheers
Dje